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IPC Section 298 - Uttering words, etc., with deliberate intent to wound religious feelings
Last Updated: 01 Oct, 2026
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
Please refer to BNS 302 for updated procedures & punishments.
Whoever, with the deliberate intention of wounding the religious feelings of any person, utters any word or makes any sound in the hearing of that person or makes any gesture in the sight of that person or places any object in the sight of that person, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both.
IPC 298 in Simple Words
Section 298 of the Indian Penal Code states that intentionally hurting someone's religious feelings by words, sounds, gestures, or objects can lead to imprisonment for up to one year, or a fine, or both.
Uttering words, etc., with deliberate intent to wound religious feelings
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uttering any word or making any sound in the hearing or making any gesture, or placing any object in the sight of any person, with intention to wound his religious feelings | 1 Year or Fine or Both | Non-Cognizable | Non-Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Offence : Uttering any word or making any sound in the hearing or making any gesture, or placing any object in the sight of any person, with intention to wound his religious feelings
Punishment : 1 Year or Fine or Both
Cognizance : Non-Cognizable
Bail : Non-Bailable
Triable : Any Magistrate
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